Ratings
WE 97 · CO 96
Identity
| Producer | Marqués de Riscal |
| Year | 2018 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Reserva |
| Grapes | 65% Tempranillo, 20% Graciano, 15% Mazuelo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | cherry red with violet hues |
| Aroma | Complex bouquet with ripe berries, plum, balsamic notes, vanilla, pepper, coffee, licorice, violets, forest floor, cloves, cocoa, and tobacco |
| Palate | Intense and powerful palate with well-integrated tannins, fresh and creamy, elegant and balanced |
| Finish | Long and balanced finish with lingering flavors of ripe blackberries, vanilla, black pepper, roasted coffee, and balsamic notes |
| Food Pairing | Cheese, lamb, beef, pork, vegetarian dishes, game |
| Serving Temp | 16-18 |
| Aging Potential | 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Total Acidity | 4.80 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.70 |
| pH | N/A |
| Aging Process | 20 months in French oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermentation at controlled temperature 26 °C, maceration up to 12 days |
Terroir
| Soil | clay-limestone |
| Vine Age | 40 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
Interesting facts
| Baron de Chirel is a flagship wine of Marqués de Riscal, first produced in 1986, pioneering the 'new era' of high expression Rioja wines. Made from very old vines (80-110 years) with very low yields, it reflects the unique terroir of Rioja Alavesa and the winery's Bordeaux-influenced winemaking techniques. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8410869450052 |
| Cork | natural cork |